Eduardo Leite, governor of Rio Grande do Sul for the PSD party, confirmed the end of his relationship with doctor Thalis Bolzan. The news was first reported by newspaper Zero Hora and later confirmed by CNN Brasil.
Leite said the decision was made maturely and by mutual agreement. He added that the two made the decision while maintaining the respect, affection and admiration they feel for each other, and that they were thankful for understanding and respect for their privacy, saying they would not comment further on the matter.
Relationship history
The couple had maintained a stable union since 2024. Leite revealed he was gay in an interview with TV Globo in July 2021. The following year, when he was elected governor, public attention also turned to Thalis, then his boyfriend, with some social media users referring to him as the "first gentleman."
